By Craig Lock

1. Be positive- see problems as opportunities. Have goals and

visions. Have a positive mental attitude.

2. Play sports and step up your exercise.

3. Talk things over with someone.

4. Determine what causes you stress and try to eliminate it.

5. Become physically fit.

6. Balance work, home/family and recreation.

7. Enjoy your play and relaxation- it is precious time! Learn to

delegate- don't try to do everything yourself.

8. Get adequate sleep and rest

9. Allow yourself some relaxation and meditation time every day.

10. Learn relaxation techniques: systematic ways to relax.

11. Give yourself time to think.

12. Know your limits and your symptoms of stress...and how to relieve

them. Learn to say 'no' to others' excessive demands on you. Don't

say "yes" when you mean "no".

13. "Coast" if necessary.

14. Worry only about that which can be changed by you. I like the

quotation which goes something like this: "Accept that which cannot be

changed by you and let God give me wisdom to know difference."

15. Use your imagination to reduce your stress levels. Be creative.

America has 76 million baby boomers. Did you know that we are turning 50 at a rate of one every eight seconds? And did you know that a HUGE percentage of folks doing business online today are in that age group?

Well, I don't know about you. I want to be a success in my business, but I do NOT want to be one of those harried, stressed-out executives that has no energy, a constant headache - or worse -- a heart condition, or high blood pressure. And while we are, as a nation, taking better care of our health than ever before, there's still a long way to go.

So in order to take care of business, I've learned how important it is to take care of ME, and I'd like to pass on a few of my secrets ...

ENERGY LEVEL

Do you often find yourself looking for a quick boost to help you get through day? Many of us turn to a chocolate bar or a second cup of coffee, when what we really need to do is step away from computer, go outside and take ten deep, satisfying breaths - restoring level of life-enhancing oxygen to our brains immediately.

If you are on a tight deadline, and really can't afford to take time, try energizing with natural ingredients. Next time you find yourself yawning over keyboard, try anything rich in carbohydrates, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C or amino acids- these are all energy-boosting options.

STRESS MANAGEMENT